Every car I have bought, except one, made me wonder if I the deal I did was OK or not. The last new car I purchased had me ask myself if I got enough for the trade. Two weeks after the purchase of that car there was an even bigger discount advertised for that model in the paper.

Bottom line-It has been a great automobile for us. No problems at all in 73 k miles.

Yeah, enjoy the car. It's a car, not an investment. Car value moves in one direction...down. Get it good and warmed up, find a nice back road, and wind the engine up to 8,000 RPM, find some corners, and drive the damn thing! If that doesn't make you feel better nothing will. Try it.

Yeah right. I guess that is why you are still driving a vette
Seriously, This is a low mileage car in excellent condition. You may find lower priced car out there but they will definitely be higher mileage and possibly in a worst shape. Overall not a killer deal but not the worst deal either. Who cares, you already bought it. Enjoy the car!

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Originally Posted by stingray23

I would've paid no more then $45K for that car. And thats before the 2011 model comes out. After that, maybe $42K.

I see no problem with slightly overpaying to get EXACTLY what you want. I'm picky and I've been looking for a used m3 and am having an extremely tough time finding exactly what I want. I'd gladly pay an extra $2k to end the search. Patience is one thing, some of us work really long hours and I'd much rather be relaxing/driving than continually searching for the best deal on a rare set of options.

I see no problem with slightly overpaying to get EXACTLY what you want. I'm picky and I've been looking for a used m3 and am having an extremely tough time finding exactly what I want. I'd gladly pay an extra $2k to end the search. Patience is one thing, some of us work really long hours and I'd much rather be relaxing/driving than continually searching for the best deal on a rare set of options.

Lol, I guess you are right about the bargain I got compared to those who bought it new.
I'm loving every minute of driving this car... No regrets!

I wouldnt get too hung up. Just because private party is $48k, dealer price is a little higher. This is a very difficult car to find configured how you want. Its not like they are on every corner for sale like a 328i black non sport auto. If you got what you like enjoy it.

And again, if you wanted that car right now, could you even find it? And at a killer deal? It could take you months to find that same car again.

I will tell you what everyone else is not willing to tell you. YES, you paid too much. You lost at least $10k as soon as you drove off the lot. The car is nice, but I don't understand where they get off asking that much over dealer retail?

That's right about what I paid, 8 months ago, for a 2008 with same mileage and many more options. At that time I was thinking I paid too much. So yeah, I think you overpaid, but no matter....just enjoy it now.